Joko Widodo
Joko Widodo (born 21 June 1961), also known as Jokowi, is an Indonesian politician and former businessperson. He was the 7th President of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024.
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| 7th President of Indonesia | |
| In office 20 October 2014 – 20 October 2024 | |
| Vice President | Jusuf Kalla (2014–2019) Ma'ruf Amin (2019–2024) |
| Preceded by | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Succeeded by | Prabowo Subianto |
| 14th Governor of Jakarta | |
| In office 15 October 2012 – 16 October 2014 | |
| Deputy | Basuki Tjahaja Purnama |
| Preceded by | Fauzi Bowo |
| Succeeded by | Basuki Tjahaja Purnama |
| 15th Mayor of Surakarta | |
| In office 28 July 2005 – 1 October 2012 | |
| Deputy | F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo |
| Preceded by | Slamet Suryanto |
| Succeeded by | F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mulyono 21 June 1961 (aged 64) Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | PDIP (2004–2024) |
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| Mother | Sujiatmi |
| Father | Widjiatno Notomiharjo |
| Residence | Bogor Palace |
| Alma mater | Gadjah Mada University |
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| Website | Presidential website |
Jokowi is a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). He started his career as Mayor of Surakarta from 28 July 2005 until 1 October 2012.[1] Then, he was Governor of Jakarta from 15 October 2012 until 16 October 2014. Jokowi was re-elected president in the April 2019 presidential election.[1]
Jokowi was born at Brayat Minulya General Hospital in Surakarta, Central Java. [2] He is a Islam. He has been married to Iriana since 1986. They have three children, including Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. He is also a Heavy metal music fan.[3] He graduated from the Faculty of Forestry at the Gadjah Mada University.
Joko Widodo Media
Official portrait of Joko Widodo as mayor of Surakarta, 2005
Joko Widodo as Surakarta's mayor and his deputy F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo in traditional Javanese wayang wong costume
Jokowi on a blusukan neighborhood visit in Jakarta
Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto in October 2019
Jokowi visiting the destroyed village of Petobo after the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami
Since 2019, a series of mass protests and civil unrests were held across the country against some controversial policies.
Jokowi at the opening ceremony of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland on 1 November 2021
Joko Widodo and US President Joe Biden at the 2022 G20 Bali summit, 14 November 2022
Indonesian President Joko Widodo meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping
Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana hosting Philippine president Bongbong Marcos at the Bogor Palace in Java on 5 September 2022
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Joko Widodo sworn in as Indonesia's seventh president; reaches out to opposition and common people in inaugural speech". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ↑ Prasodjo, Darmawan (2021-12-28). Jokowi and the New Indonesia: A Political Biography. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-2275-8.
- ↑ Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's metal manifesto. 11 July 2014. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/11/joko-jokowi-widodos-metal-manifesto. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Slamet Suryanto |
Mayor of Surakarta 2005 - 2012 |
Succeeded by F. X. Hadi Rudyatmo |
| Preceded by Fauzi Bowo |
Governor of Jakarta 2012 - 2014 |
Succeeded by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama |
| Preceded by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
President of Indonesia 2014 - 2024 |
Succeeded by Prabowo Subianto |